Revision of the genus <i>Psoricoptera</i> Stainton, 1854 (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae), with the description of two new Asian species

Authors

  • Kyu-Tek Park
  • Ole Karsholt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33338/ef.83997

Abstract

The Palaearctic gelechiid genus Psoricoptera Stain ton, 1854 is revised. Two previously described species, gibbosella (Zeller) and speciosella Teich are recognized based on differences in genitalia; both have a trans-Palaearctic distribution. Their distinction is supported by differences in the morphology and biology of the early stages. Chelaria triorthias (Meyrick) and Lita lepigreella Lucas are placed in synonymy with gibbosella (syn. n.). Two new species P. latignathosa sp. n. P. kawabei sp. n. are described from E. Asia. Infraspecific variation in the genitalia of Psoricoptera is discussed.

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Published

1999-01-01

How to Cite

Park, K.-T., & Karsholt, O. (1999). Revision of the genus <i>Psoricoptera</i> Stainton, 1854 (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae), with the description of two new Asian species. Entomologica Fennica, 10(1), 35–49. https://doi.org/10.33338/ef.83997

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (1999)

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